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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.48, 579.56 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.48, 579.56 and 394.88 is: 545.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.48 : 579.56 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.48/579.56 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.48x = 579.56 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.48x = 228,851.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,851.78/419.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.56

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